Acura 1,6 EL has been produced since 1995. The maximum speed of 1.6 EL reaches 175 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h in 9.5 s. In 1999, the release of this cheap model was discontinued. The new compact sports sedan 2001 model year EL, designed on the platform of the VII generation Civic - one of the main innovations of the department in 2000. With an almost identical overall length, the designers significantly increased the interior and at the same time increased the passive safety. EL is equipped with a brand-new 1.7-liter engine with a 127 hp VTEC system that meets the latest ULEV exhaust emission requirements. Model EL is sold only in Canada.